mgt5arp adv rem
ADVANCED REMUNERATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
MGT5ARP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will examine issues concerning remuneration and performance management. You will consider the trend away from position-based towards performance-based remuneration. You will also analyse the relationships between reward systems, employee participation and organisational performance. This subject aims to provide you with the critical and analytical tools to evaluate diverse remuneration and performance systems across various contemporary organisations. You will design and develop remuneration and performance management systems and processes.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse HRM literature and empirical research on remuneration and performance management theory, practices and systems
- Activities:
- Assessments: case study and examination T&L activities: case studies, experiential exercises, problem-based learning and comprehension exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Identify and evaluate contemporary organisational approaches to remuneration and performance
- Activities:
- Assessments: case study and examination T&L activities: case studies, experiential exercises, problem-based learning and comprehension exercises; portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Define, describe and apply the knowledge and skills needed to solve practical problems related to remuneration and performance practices and systems
- Activities:
- Assessments: case study and examination T&L activities: case studies, experiential exercises, problem-based learning and comprehension exercises; portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Design fundamental components of remuneration and performance management systems and processes
- Activities:
- Assessments: case study and examination T&L activities: case studies, experiential exercises, problem-based learning and comprehension exercises; portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, Individual Essay, 1800 words | 35 | 03 | |
| One, Individual Case Study Report, 1800 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One, Individual Portfolio, 1400 words | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, Individual Essay, 1800 words | 35 | 03 | |
| One, Individual Case Study Report, 1800 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One, Individual Portfolio, 1400 words | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, Individual Essay, 1800 words | 35 | 03 | |
| One, Individual Case Study Report, 1800 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One, Individual Portfolio, 1400 words | 30 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, Individual Essay, 1800 words | 35 | 03 | |
| One, Individual Case Study Report, 1800 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One, Individual Portfolio, 1400 words | 30 | 01, 02 |